Spiced Orange Wine

What could be more French countryside than pulling a chilled bottle of homemade (or at least home-doctored) wine from the fridge for a special celebration? This orange sipping wine is a little sweeter and stronger than a regular glass of white, and it's the perfect aperitif for the onion tart with mustard and fennel .

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I did make one substitution: In place of Pernod which I didn't have on hand, I added a star anise when I mixed the wine the day before and it added a delightfully subtle hint of flavor. I added a little extra Grand Marnier too. It turned out delicious and all my dinner party guests demanded the recipe.

So easy to make but a bit too sweet given what the recipe calls for. I would also halve the amount of Pernod, or use 3/4 of the recommended amount -- it overpowers the more delicate flavors of orange and bay leaf.

Deliciously refreshing and
embarrassingly simple to
make! I used Absynthe in
place of Pernod, and find
that when chilled, its
flavor is dominant. But
left to room temperature,
the wine's fragrance ripens
and the balance is perfect!
Great for sipping over a
book, or visiting with
friends. I've found our
hostess-gifts for
upcoming holiday parties!

This was quite delicious. I didn't have Pernod, but a reasonable substitute was Sambucca, and I don't regret it. A beautiful blend of anise and orange and quite subtle. If you like ice wines you should greatly enjoy this.